JOB TITLE:  Agriculture Field Extension workers (4 Positions)

Reporting to: Head of Unit, Food Security and Agribusiness Unit

Other key working relationships: Head of Unit, M&E officer, Head of programme Units

Job Duty Station: 2 in Kabarole, 1 in Kasese and 1 in Bunyangabu.

Contract Length: One Year (renewable annually based on performance)

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Salary Scales: A11

Gross salary amount per month 680,308/=

Terms: Full time

Start Date :  1st March 2021

ABOUT KRC

Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC) is a well-established NGO operating in the Rwenzori Region of Western Uganda. Founded in 1996, with a research mission and a long-term commitment to understanding the measures and drivers of poverty and its solutions. Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC) is implementing a nutrition programme under the family farming Programme inspired by Agrocology with Funding from the Broederlijk Delen(BD). KRC would like to recruit 4 frontline extension workers to implement the family farming programme in Kabarole, Bunyangabu and Kasese as per the job roles below: –

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 Conduct needs assessments and design appropriate engagements to fill the identified gap

 Mobilize and register farmers into production and marketing groups

 Conduct trainings in land use planning and management

 Train farmers in sustainable agricultural practices for increased production and productivity in the specific value chains

 Conduct trainings in soil and water conservation practices (Contour ploughing, terracing, mulching, cover cropping, Agro forestry)

 Conduct trainings in soil feeding technologies and practices (Compost, farm yard, green manure, liquid manure, plant teas)

 Mobilize and get acquaintance with already existing farmer organizations

 Conduct extension and demonstration trainings on crop management practices, pest and disease control using organic and integrated pest pests management

 Conduct trainings in post-harvest handling and food safety management

 Conduct radio programmes on agronomy and animal husbandry

 Facilitate linkages between organized farmers groups and Government extension workers and Government programmes

 Facilitate linkages of farmers to Insurance companies, Agro- input dealers, agricultural finance institutions and markets.

 Conduct trainings in bulking and post-harvest management

 Demonstrate land preparation, planting, management of crops (fertilizer application, pruning, mulching, etc.), proper animal management, post-harvest handling, value addition and marketing.

 Advise farmers on how to harvest water for livestock and crop production by digging ponds and demonstrating simple irrigation technologies which are appropriate to smallholder farmers.

 Conduct exchange visits and study tours for farmers to learn from other farmers who have excelled in certain technologies or enterprises.

 Attend Sub-county and District level activities in agriculture and cross cutting issues organized by the Production Department or other collaborating organizations.

 To ensure proper maintenance of the health Centre gardens and other demos established at health Centre, Lead farmers, care group level and any other levels in the community

 Any other role as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 A Diploma in agriculture or agro ecology from a recognized institution.
 Must have 2- 3 years’ practical experience in agronomy
 Experience in on-farm trainings and Proven on farm demonstrative extension Skills
 Good report writing skills and speaking skills.
 Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing;
 Ability to speak the local languages especially Runyooro Rutooro and/or Runyankole Rukiiga.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills.
 Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and based in the selected districts
 Motorcycle Riding skills are preferable
 Ability to communicate on radio

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. This is a new position, working to a new unit, and flexibility will be required from the post holder

HOW TO APPLY

Application should be sent to the Human Resource Manager, Kabarole Research & Resource Center, plot 28, Mugurusi Road, P.O Box 782, Fort-Portal and should include the following documentation:

 A complete and signed application letter
 A curriculum Vitae / Resume
 Copies of academic Transcripts
 Names, contact numbers and addresses of three (3) professional references.

CLOSING DATE

The application MUST reach Kabarole Research & Resource Center (KRC) office by close of business Wednesday 17th of February 2021 (5:00pm) through hand delivery, post office or by email to humanresource@krcug.org

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